Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta makes weeknights easier and tastier. Quick, filling, and satisfying.
With tender chicken, mushrooms, and penne tossed in a creamy sauce, this pasta hits the spot. It’s comfort food made simple. Cook this Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta for a quick, cozy dinner at home.
When you’re craving something creamy, comforting, and not too fussy, this Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Penne Pasta will save the day. It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
Why you’ll love Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta
- It’s quick and perfect for busy weeknights
- Creamy, cozy, and family-friendly
- Uses pantry staples plus one packet mix shortcut
- Easy to customize with veggies or herbs
- Tastes just as good reheated the next day
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta is ready in 30 minutes. Fast and flavorful comfort food.
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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Pasta and Noodles
- Method: Easy
Description
There’s just something cozy about chicken, mushrooms, and pasta all tossed together in a creamy sauce. This one’s quick, no-fuss, and super satisfying. It’s the kind of dish you throw together on a weeknight when you don’t feel like fussing but still want comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 packet penne pasta (about 400g)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 500g chicken breast, cut into strips
- 125g mushrooms, sliced
- 400ml milk
- 2 tbsp milk (extra, for mixing slurry)
- 1 packet Royco chicken & mushroom mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter if you like a richer flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan or fresh parsley to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, saving some of the pasta water (about ½ cup).
- In a small bowl, stir the packet of Royco mix into the 2 tbsp milk to form a smooth slurry.
- Heat the oil in a large pan.
- Fry the onion until soft and golden.
- Add the chicken strips and cook until just turning golden.
- Toss in the mushrooms and let them soften.
- Pour in the slurry and the 400ml milk.
- Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the pasta into the pan with the sauce.
- If it looks too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta water.
- Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan or parsley if you like (optional).
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
Comfort food can still be simple. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta is proof that easy dinners taste amazing.
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta is the kind of dish that makes weeknight cooking feel effortless. It’s creamy, hearty, and satisfying without needing complicated steps, making it a meal people will want to cook again and again.
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